Ben Affleck screened the world premiere of his new film Air at South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin on Saturday. It was evident how badly the Goodwill Hunting actor wanted the project to succeed. "Tonight is the most important night of my professional life," Affleck professed on stage. "This is an optimistic, hopeful movie about people. So I can't hide behind being an auteur – [as if to say] 'you don't need to understand my movie.' I really hope you like it … So no pressure, but it's all on you." Affleck not only directed but also stars in Air , which chronicles Nike's creation of the Air Jordan shoe line. Air cast includes Matt Damon as the Nike executive who engineered the Michael Jordan sneaker deal. Affleck plays Nike CEO Phil Knight. The film also stars Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker and Chris Messina. Long-time friend and co-star Matt Damon called his role called his role in the film "the greatest job I've ever had." "I showed up every day and had five-to-seven [script] pages to do opposite actors like this, it was ridiculous," Damon said. "I've never had more fun. Ben and… Read full this story
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